Bouncer set for trial in attack of Moses Malone Jr. over Facebook post

Published 7:00 am, Monday, December 4, 2017

Darian Blount, 40, is on trial for the June 25, 2016 assault and robbery of Moses Malone Jr.

Darian Blount, 40, is on trial for the June 25, 2016 assault and robbery of Moses Malone Jr.

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Bouncer set for trial in attack of Moses Malone Jr. over Facebook post

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A manager in charge of security at an after-hours club is expected to begin trial Monday for assault, accused of attacking Moses Malone Jr. last year for a Facebook post about basketball star James Harden.

Darian Blount, 40, is accused of confronting Malone outside V Live, a club that operates between 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., saying he disrespected Harden and needed to be punished.

Harden is identified in court records as a frequent visitor of the club and stars like Rhianna, Drake and Wiz Khalifa have been spotted there.

Malone arrived at the club about 2:30 a.m. on June 25, 2016 and was allegedly confronted by Blount and a crowd of people.

After Blount allegedly confronted Malone about his social media post, he is accused of beginning a coordinated attack by yelling "Get 'em!" Several people in the crowd allegedly displayed guns and began beating Malone to the ground. His cell phone and jewelry valued at $50,000, including diamond earrings, were taken during the beating.

He later identified Blount and three other men who were all arrested on a felony charge of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. The cases against Kavon Boutte, 27, and Oscar Wattell, 26, are pending.

Charges were dismissed against Deavon Lewis, 21, after Harris County grand jury ruled there was not enough evidence to go forward.

Blount's attorney, Clint Davidson said his client is innocent.

"We're pleading not guilty because he's not guilty," Davidson said. He declined to comment further on the eve of trial.

Earlier this year, Malone filed a lawsuit against Harden alleging he paid Blount $20,000 to coordinate the fight. He is seeking more than a million dollars in damages as a result of the attack.

Malone is the son of former Houston Rockets guard Moses Malone who was a three-time NBA MVP. He passed away in Sept. 2015.